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Meeting 'Hope' at The Natural History Museum

27/8/2017

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On Friday we visited The Natural History Museum. We have visited many times before and it is one of my favourite places in the world. But this visit was a bit different. Dippy the iconic Diplodocus skeleton cast who has greeted visitors in the grand Hintze Hall since 1979 (longer than my whole life) has been replaced with a new skeleton, Hope, a 25 metre blue whale
The blue whale is the largest animal ever known to exist. They were hunted nearly to extinction by whalers from the late 1800's through the first half of the last century. Their number fell from 300,000 + down to around 300 (just 0.15% of their original numbers) by 1966 when the international ban on blue whale hunting was imposed. Today we estimate around 10,000 live in our oceans with a 7% increase each year.

Hope is suspended from the ceiling and looks like she has just swam in through the grand windows behind her. Despite my reservations that Dippy could not be replaced, I must admit she is rather spectacular. Since 1934 she has been part of the museum collection, partially displayed in the mammals gallery until 2015 so you may have glimpsed her before. But in her new home the sheer scale of her size is breathtaking.

However, the kids are not impressed. They miss Dippy. Luckily Dippy will be seen again! He is currently undergoing restoration then will be off on a national tour from the beginning of 2018. So it looks like we are going to have to hunt down him down to get another hit of the dinosaur who has enchanted so many, young and old, throughout my lifetime.
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Can you spot Hope behind us?
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Helen link
6/9/2017 07:54:42 am

Both Dippy and Hope are seriously impressive - the vast size blows my mind!

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Michelle Kellogg link
6/9/2017 01:31:01 pm

I didn't know that about the blue whale. I just learned something new today. Nowadays I hear a lot about sharks being hunted and how there are very few great whites left in certain parts of the world because people have hunted them. I can't wait until my son comes home and I can tell him this. He loved sharks, whales, jelly fish, and squids:)

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Anosa link
6/9/2017 05:19:54 pm

I am yet to visit the National History Museum but sad to hear Dippy is gone but at the same time excited to see Hope. I have only seen both on TV before

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Cal at Family Makes link
6/9/2017 11:01:25 pm

Hope looks such an impressive exhibit. Very elegant despite her size. I didn't see Dippy so can't compare, but this is very special indeed.

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Nafisah link
7/9/2017 08:40:21 am

Wow!!It is majestic. Lovely smiles You all have got..xx :)

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Rhian Westbury link
7/9/2017 09:42:09 am

Wow Hope is so big, I have only been to the natural history museum in London once but I'd love to head back and explore more x

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Jayne @ Sticky Mud and Belly Laughs link
7/9/2017 05:54:36 pm

That looks awesome! I am yet to visit the national history museum. It is definitely on our to-do list! x

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Lisa Hudson link
7/9/2017 07:30:48 pm

I love the NH Museum!! Definitely my favourite, even the exterior is amazing. Haven't been for ages though x

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esthy link
8/9/2017 06:24:33 am

The national history museum is one of my favourite museums. This is the first I have of the the blue whale. Another good reason to visit the museum soon.

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esthy link
8/9/2017 06:26:03 am

The national history museum is one of my favourite museums. This is the first I have of the the blue whale. Another good reason to visit the museum sooner than later :-)

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